Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell

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Why do all “worship songs” sound the same?

A vast majority of the most popular and newest worship songs come from a small handful of charismatic megachurches.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellMay 18, 2023

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New Staten Island Ferry named for Dorothy Day

The radical Catholic social activist is honored by the New York ferries.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellMay 13, 2023

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Hesed Project releases report on damage caused by CRCNA 2022 Human Sexuality Report

More than 100 stories of loss, harm, and grief shared by members and employees of the Christian Reformed Church.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellMay 9, 2023

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Are natural disasters a result of sin?

As Earth Day comes round again, can we say natural disasters are the result of sin? If so, what sins and whose sins?

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellApril 25, 2023

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Choosing Our Own Pronouns

Catholic scholars discuss choosing and changing our pronouns.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellApril 23, 2023

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Maybe Psalm 23 isn’t tired and cliche

Syd Hielema says there's more in Psalm 23 than we might expect.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellApril 22, 2023

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Wedding Fouls!

There's a reason many clergy prefer funerals to weddings!

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellApril 20, 2023

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Tennessee “Justins” rooted in faith-based activism

The two, young, expelled-and-now-reinstated Tennessee lawmakers cite the influence of faith-based activism upon them.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellApril 19, 2023

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Unforgivable? What do we say about Judas?

Is Judas beyond the reach of God's love? Carol Bechtel wonders.

Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellApril 6, 2023